Steevo's RV14a Build Log

Elevator  ( 3.5 hrs ) Prime baby, Prime !    Before starting further assembly, need to prime specific parts and surfaces that have their...

Elevators ( 1.5 hrs ) Continued Sect 9-13, Step 6 & 7 for Trim Tab Spar;  countersunk at hinge mounting rivets, and dimpled other flan...

Elevator ( 1.5 hrs ) Completed Step 3: Final Drill (ream) #40 holes in Trim Tab Skins, then disassemble.  Trimmed ends of TE to proper len...

Elevators  (2.5 hrs ) Step 3-5 in Sect 9-12: Built the Elevator Trim Pushrod.  Key is countersinking both sides, and performing "doub...

Elevator ( 2 hrs ) Sect 9-11, Step 4:  Machine Countersunk holes specific to location for FWD hinge on Rear Spar where Trim Tab mounts.  (...

Elevator  ( 4 hrs ) Completed Step 7 for RH top and bottom Skins and Step 8,  Countersink TE Wedges.  These countersinks required a few cl...

Elevator ( 3 hrs ) Step 5 at Sect 9-09:   Dimple #40 holes (3/32") on Counterbalance Skins.    Requires using Modified male Dimple di...